Mica Peak — Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021

Hiked to Mica Peak thanks to a break in the heat and smoke. Started at the Belmont trailhead and followed California Creek all the way til it ended and turned right up to Mica Peak on some unnamed trail. This route ends up being about 14 miles round trip. Trail was in great, but dusty condition. Views were great at the top with an open view to the west and north. We thought the entire peak was going to be completely off limits but only the FAA area was fenced off. Found a nice sandwich spot just north of the radar soccer ball. Also got the pleasure of almost running in to a moose on the trail on the way down! Fortunate he wanted nothing to do with us. Great hike so close to home with well marked trails.